Nymph Double Paddle Pack Canoe Plans - PDF

During the late 19th century, canoes became a popular trend in the northern United States and Canada. J. Henry Rushton, known for his skill in constructing canoes and boats, utilized European lapstreak construction techniques instead of Native American birch bark canoes. One of Rushton's notable customers was wilderness writer George Washington Sears, known as "Nessmuk," who promoted the use of lightweight boats and equipment for wilderness travel.

At Nessmuk's request, Rushton built a 10-pound "Sairy Gamp" canoe. This design is based on a 10-foot double-paddle canoe, offering simplicity and versatility. By using strip-built construction, the designer was able to add features such as tumblehome near the gunwales for increased freeboard and structural rigidity.

The prototype, constructed with 1/8-inch hardwood strips, weighed around 15 pounds and was suitable for paddlers weighing approximately 150 lbs. For heavier users, the designer suggests the 12-foot Nymph.

Included in the Plans:

• Six 24" x 36" [61cm x 91cm] Drawing Pages including: An overall drawing, a full size "stacked" form drawing showing all the forms and then all the forms drawn individually and at full size. Also included are patterns for a thwart with integral backrest.
• Kayak Building Notes: These notes provide supplemental information such as bill of materials for each design.
• This file requires a large format printer to make hardcopies. You may also try tiling the printing on a smaller printer. If you don't want to do that Full Size Printed Plans are available Here.

Recommended Manual:

• Building Strip Planked Boats - The Nymph is one of the designs discussed in this book and it details the whole process.